Sandra Miskiel, MD, a board-certified internal medicine and primary care physician at St. Mary Family Medicine in Floral Vale, discusses how some of the stress factors around the holiday can affect our heart health and the importance of having a primary care physician.

Natalia Susul, DPT, MPH, a board-certified clinical specialist in Women’s Health Physical Therapy at St. Mary Medical Center, discusses the four main functions of the pelvic floor, the weakening of these muscles due to injury or the birth of a child and ways physical therapy can help strengthen these muscles to avoid issues such as leakage and incontinence.

Kristin Krupa, MD, a fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist at St. Mary Medical Center, discusses the different treatment options available for breast cancer patients and how the team at St. Mary Medical Center educates and works with patients to find a treatment plan that best fits their needs.

Avrahom Gurwitz, MD, MPH, a board-certified pediatrician specializing in emergency medicine, and Sandra Yewdall, RN, BSN, an Emergency Room registered nurse, discuss the difference between urgent care and the emergency room, when to visit urgent care, and when to visit the emergency room.

St. Mary Medical Center lactation consultant, Margaret D’Andrea discusses National Breastfeeding Month, the health benefits of breastfeeding, and employer benefits to help accommodate the needs of breastfeeding moms.

Nathaniel Holzman, MD, FACS, discusses beyond the glamorous side of plastic surgery, staying safe in the sun, and how the compassionate team at St. Mary creates a personalized treatment plan to maintain your individualized needs.

Alfred C. Trang, MD, FACS, bariatric and general surgeon, joins WBCB 1490 Upwords’ host Chris Ermer to discuss hiatal hernias. Learn what differentiates a hiatal hernia from a traditional hernia, when to consider surgery, symptoms, and how a hiatal hernia can affect daily life.

Burt Blackstone, DO, St. Mary Medical Center Trauma Program Medical Director, joins WBCB 1490 to discuss the St. Mary trauma program, common injuries seen in the emergency department, and the vital role trauma centers play in health care.

Did you know that about 5 million Americans have a hernia? In this week's show hear St. Mary general surgeon Jessica Barton, DO, review a variety of topics related to hernias, including symptoms, hernia types and options for repair.

Did you know about one in 23 men and one in 25 women are at risk for getting colorectal cancer in their lifetime? In this week's show hear board-certified general surgeon specializing in colorectal surgery Esther Cha, MD, review a variety of topics such as colorectal cancer warning signs and what steps you can take to reduce your risk.